Question

I went $10$ m to the East, then turned North and walked another $15$ m, then I turned West and covered $12$ m and then turned South and covered $15$ m. How far am I from my house ?

• A. $1$ m
• B. $2$ m
• C. $3$ m
• D. $5$ m

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$2$ m

As per the question,

I start from E move East $10$ m to reach D,

then from D turn North and walk $15$ m to reach C,

then from C turn West and walk $12$ m to reach B

then from B turn South and cover $15$ m to reach A

I reach a point A in line with my starting point towards West at a distance $12-10=2$ m.

option B